‘House of Cards’ Season 2 Trailer Released by Netflix

Netflix said it will release the second season of “House of Cards” on Feb. 14 — a sort of valentine in 13 episodes. The online network also released a teaser trailer that gives painfully little away.

The drama series, which stars Kevin Spacey as Francis Underwood, a ruthless Southern congressman, marked a departure for televisio0n viewing when its first season was released directly on Netflix in February. The move ran counter to the entertainment industry tradition of making shows available online only after they premiered on television.

In a press release, Netflix said “In the second season, Francis (Spacey) and Claire (Wright) Underwood continue their ruthless rise to power as threats mount on all fronts. Zoe Barnes (Kate Mara, “American Horror Story”), an up-and-coming reporter and Francis’s former paramour, is inching closer to the truth about his crimes. President Walker’s (Michel Gill, “The Good Wife”) billionaire confidante Raymond Tusk (Gerald McRaney, “Southland”) demands that Francis reciprocate political favors or face retribution. And Claire must confront the increasing glare of the spotlight as it eats away at her and Francis’s once private existence.”

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